Classification challenges of the 2019 revised International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI).

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Retrospective review of ISNCSCI datasets.

Objectives

To discuss the correct classification of ISNCSCI datasets considered as challenging.

Setting

International expert collaboration.

Methods

The International Standards Committee of the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) receives challenging case scenarios regarding the International Standards for the Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI). Among those cases received, sample cases representing different categories of typical classification difficulties were identified by members of the International Standards committee.

Results

From the cases received, five sample cases were identified as representative for publication. These cases are related to the correct classif

SUBMITTER: Kirshblum S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8737267 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature